Senior HVAC Controls Technician DDC/BAS Lead

LONG Building Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,614 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Matching

Profit Sharing/Bonus Program

Job summary

LONG Building Technologies is seeking a Senior Controls Technician in Colorado Springs, CO. The primary responsibilities include troubleshooting, programming temperature control systems, and guiding junior technicians. Applicants should have 2 years of technical school and 3-5 years of relevant experience, alongside strong customer service and programming skills. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and several paid time off options. A potential profit-sharing program is also offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of technical school and 3 years experience with temperature control systems or 3-5 years experience.
• Expert programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong analytical and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with troubleshooting and programming temperature control systems.
• Instruct customer's personnel on operation and maintenance of systems.
• Guide junior technicians on jobsites.

Skills

Programming and troubleshooting skills with KMC, Distech, Tridium/Honeywell

Strong analytical skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Education

2 years tech school and 3 years experience or 3-5 years relevant experience

Certifications in KMC, Distech, Tridium/Honeywell

Job description

Position Purpose

As a LONG Senior Controls Technician, you will support customers by troubleshooting and programming temperature control systems based on project specifications, as well as providing insights and recommendations that contribute to project completion. Using your expertise in the commercial HVAC industry, you will perform installation, warranty, and emergency procedures. With your extensive field operations experience and skills, you will support, guide, and lead junior team members with complex jobsite tasks and expand their knowledge of work processes and best practices.

Description

Position Purpose

As a LONG Senior Controls Technician, you will support customers by troubleshooting and programming temperature control systems based on project specifications, as well as providing insights and recommendations that contribute to project completion. Using your expertise in the commercial HVAC industry, you will perform installation, warranty, and emergency procedures. With your extensive field operations experience and skills, you will support, guide, and lead junior team members with complex jobsite tasks and expand their knowledge of work processes and best practices.

Pay Range: $44 - $52 per hr. plus potential profit share.

Relocation bonuses are available for top candidates.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Accident and Critical Care Insurance, Basic Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with Employer Matching contributions, Profit Sharing/Bonus Program, Paid Time Off, Paid Community Service Day, 8 Paid holidays, Pet Insurance, Legal and IDShield are offered to eligible employees.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Program databases for all supported systems to meet specified sequences of operation and equipment manufacturers recommendations, in accordance with LONG standards and contract documents.
• Perform calibration and check-out of control systems and ensure that specified sequence of operations and commissioning obligations are met.
• Create control graphics for projects and provide the labor and expertise for the delivery of graphical user interfaces in accordance with LONG standards and contract documents.
• Instruct customer’s personnel on operation and maintenance of temperature control systems and energy conversation routines.
• Provide information to update drawings and keep records of equipment for as-built documentation (submit all redlined drafting to application engineers).
• Advise service sales manager of additional sales potential and solicits service contracts while performing start-up, commissioning, and owner training tasks.
• Provide guidance for controls technicians on jobsites and the work role.
• Work independently to complete a variety of required tasks on the jobsite.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that may occur throughout the sequences of a project.
• Provide guidance and oversight to control technicians for programming project databases, for all supported systems, to meet specified sequences of operation and equipment manufacturers recommendations in accordance with LONG standards and contract documents.
• Provide guidance and oversight to control technicians so they understand how to perform calibration and check-out of control systems and ensure that specified sequence of operation and commissioning obligations are met.
• Provide guidance and oversight to control technicians so they understand how to prepare and deliver graphical user interfaces when required for projects in accordance with LONG standards and contract documents. Coordinate with inter-office or 3rd party graphics provider as required.
• Provide technical expertise and standardized procedures to maximize control technician efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• 2 years tech school and 3 years temperature control system start-up, checkout, and service experience or 3-5 years temperature control system start-up, checkout, and service experience.
• Certifications in KMC, Distech, Tridium/Honeywell, and other equivalent systems
• Ability to legally drive a company vehicle.
• Expert programming and troubleshooting skills with KMC, Distech, Tridium/Honeywell, and other equivalent systems.
• Strong analytical skills in solving software and integration challenges.
• Ability to interpret mechanical plans and specifications.
• Expert knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, engineering, installation, and construction procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.
• Strong customer service and analytical skills.
• Possess effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of the ASP program
• No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!
  
  

Physical Requirements

• This position may involve standing for extended periods, climbing ladders or scaffolds, and working in tight spaces.
• This position may require lifting to 50 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor.
• This position requires climbing ladders and the ability to function at heights.
  
  

Environment

• Inside and outside work environments
  
  

Hazards

• High precarious places
• General construction worksite hazards
• Possible driving in inclement weather conditions
  
  

Competencies

To perform this position successfully, an individual must display the following leadership qualities and/or be able to work within the following supervisory relationships.

• LONG expects its employees to understand and meet customer needs, collaborate effectively with colleagues, manage potential hazards and risks, and engage with and contribute to the community. These values are part of our core values used as performance metrics and are integral to company culture.
  
  

LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of HVAC equipment and contracting services, serving commercial clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our company operates in an environment where unions play a significant role, ensuring fair labor practices and adherence to industry standards.

At LONG Building Technologies, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our co-workers, our customers, and our company. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.

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